1898 is not a rare date in the series, only by deliberately judging condition are those with higher value set apart. The coin pictured highlights the need to evaluate these old coins carefully. Many Indian penny collections assembled long ago and now discovered by today's generation have the potential of yielding high grade examples.
Your box of old coins should be handled carefully. A remarkable coin that would enhance any advanced collection of Indian pennies.įeatured in a David Lawrence rare coin auction, bidding raised the value of this gem 1898 Indian penny to $678. Common dates are now worth one dollar each. With just a few of this quality remaining and the large number of collectors the value is always strong. A very popular coin, the value of an Indian Head penny is understood and appreciated by those who owns one.
Only on rare occasions does an old coin survive so nice. Bright golden luster, no visible blemishes, either nicks or darkness to the copper. It is apparent the gem quality condition of this coin.
